(I) read you loud and clear.
- (I) read you loud and clear.
(I) read you loud and clear.
1. Lit. a response used by someone communicating by radio stating that the hearer understands the transmission clearly. (See also
Do you read me?) •
Controller: This is Aurora Center, do you read me? Pilot: Yes, I read you loud and clear.
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Controller: Left two degrees. Do you read me? Pilot: Roger. Read you loud and clear.
2. Fig. I understand what you are telling me. (Used in general conversation, not in radio communication.) •
Bob: Okay. Now, do you understand exactly what I said? Mary: I read you loud and clear.
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Mother: I don't want to have to tell you again. Do you understand? Bill: I read you loud and clear.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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loud — loud1 [laud] adj comparative louder superlative loudest [: Old English; Origin: hlud] 1.) making a lot of noise ≠ ↑quiet ▪ The book fell to the floor with a loud bang. ▪ The music was so loud that I had to shout. ▪ Who s there? asked David in a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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